Legal PA - Corporate

Our prestigious US Law firm client is seeking to recruit a new Legal PA to join them on a permanent basis. The role will sit with a small but elite group of secretaries. The role will look after two Corporate Partners who have recently moved to the firm.  This role will be to work 9.30am – 5.30pm, two days a week in the office, three at home as long as the needs of the firm are met and a salary of up to £40,000 is on offer plus great benefits.

Responsibilities will include effective and proactive diary management, and awareness of Fee Earners' workloads to plan ahead, with minimal supervision, processing relevant applications, legal research, researching new clients/contacts and preparing bios before meetings. The Legal PA will also be responsible for arranging travel and any other activities on behalf of Fee Earners, formatting documents in accordance with house style to a high standard, preparing bills (including bill narratives), preparing Compliance documentation and carry out appropriate checks. Candidates will be tasked with maintaining up to date knowledge and a strong understanding of Fee Earners’ matters to anticipate any needs they may have.

Candidates need to have previous secretarial experience within a law firm with, ideally with experience in a Corporate team.  Excellent written, communication and organisational skills are essential, in addition to excellent attention to detail skills.